Question for the home builders.

[eliteweldingco]

I am trying to make my final decessions on our new home and I'm stumped over a 10/12 pitch roof or a 12/12 roof. Our plans show a 12/12 and in my opinion I think it is too tall. But as far as resale and price savings which would you do? I am also keeping the tax man in the back of my mind too.
Let me know what you think.

[Extremebowman]

Answering via phone, so a short answer. 10/12 will be cheaper generally speaking, really hard to get "forensic" without seeing plans though. I assume you are in this area, so there are no real climatic reasons for 12/12 over 10/12. Also the type of roof makes a big difference. IMO there is such a small performance difference in our climate between the two, go with the look you like.

[eastex]

Won't make much difference in the budget. Both are steep roofs. See if you can look at scale drawings of both and go with what you prefer.

[tkuehn5410]

I'd go with a lower pitched roof if you ever want to put up Christmas lights.

[eliteweldingco]

This home is going to be a country style home with cedar columns. I just don't want to look back and wish different. Thanks for your input.

[Bill M]

This home is going to be a country style home with cedar columns. I just don't want to look back and wish different. Thanks for your input.

If this is the case my recommendation would be 10:12 pitch. In some cases and depending on the plan we often combine a 10:12 on the sides and 8:12 front to back.

[jaspermac]

Is it 2 story or would the pitch effect the size of rooms or shape of rooms?

[eliteweldingco]

Thanks bill never thought of that.
Jasper it is just a single story with lots of attic space.

[Bill M]

Your welcome. The combination often provides more ridge depending on the plan.